Wisconsin’s US Senators voted Thursday for a measure to avert a nationwide rail strike. Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron Johnson voted ‘yes’ to send the measure to President Biden’s desk. The Senate vote was 80-15. The agreement will give rail workers a roughly 24 percent pay increase by 2024 and more sick time flexibility. It does not include any new paid sick leave, the sticking point that could have resulted in a disruptive rail strike by the end of next week. Baldwin voted for a … [Read More...]
Kaul lays out second term priorities
Attorney General Josh Kaul has laid out priorities for his second term. The newly reelected Democrat says public safety will be a top priority for the AG’s office "The level of violence that we've been seeing in communities around the country, in the wake of the pandemic is unacceptable, and we need to make sure we are finally providing adequate funding to our communities." Kaul says he hopes to persuade Republican lawmakers of the importance of increased state shared revenue to help local … [Read More...]
Flags at half-staff to memorialize Waukesha Parade victims
Flags will fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Monday, November 21 to mark the anniversary of the deadly attack on the Waukesha Christmas Parade. Governor Tony Evers ordered flags to be lowered in recognition and remembrance of the victims - 52-year-old Tamara Durand, 81-year-old Wilhelm Hospel, 52-year-old Jane Kulich, 71-year-old Leanna Owen, 79-year-old Virginia Sorenson and 8-year-old Jackson Sparks. Last week, Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow sentenced Darrell "As Monday marks the … [Read More...]
Cole to retire as DNR Secretary
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole is retiring effective next week. Governor Tony Evers announced that Cole's last day will be Wednesday. Evers appointed Cole as secretary in 2018. Prior to that, Cole served 11 years on the Natural Resources Board, first appointed by Democratic Governor Jim Doyle in 2007 and reappointed by Republican Governor Scott Walker in 2013. He served as chair in 2013 and 2014. Evers' release did not name a replacement. … [Read More...]
Evers beats Michels to win second term
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers thanked supporters gathered in Madison, after Republican challenger Tim Michels made a brief concession speech early Wednesday. “It wasn’t our night tonight, and I thank everybody for you support" the business executive told his supporters. Unofficial results show the Democratic governor defeating Michels 51.2% to 47.8%. Democratic strongholds Dane and Milwaukee Counties propelled Evers and his running mate Sarah Rodriguez to the win. Michels won in the three so … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Johnson, Baldwin both vote ‘yes’ to avert rail strike
Wisconsin’s US Senators voted Thursday for a measure to avert a nationwide rail strike. Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron Johnson voted ‘yes’ to send the measure to President Biden’s desk. The Senate vote was 80-15. The agreement will give rail workers a roughly 24 percent pay increase by 2024 and more sick time flexibility. […]
Crime & Courts
State fines co-owners of popup COVID-19 testing centers for failure to provide services
The co-owners of a company that set up pop-up COVID-19 testing sites will be paying a fine to the state. State consumer protection director Michael Domke says Aleya Siyaj and Akbar Syed, the co-owners of the Center for Covid Control, failed to provide the testing services they promised people. “And instead of slowing down or […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]